Shifa Program Administrative & Course Policies Transfers To request a course transfer, submit a ticket at the SunniPath Helpdesk (or email us at Shifa AT Daraltawfiq DOT com) before June 1, 2010. There is no transfer fee, but the student will be responsible for the extra charge, if any, for any course costing more than the current course being transfered from. No transfers request will be honored on or after June 1, 2010, unless requested by your instructor. Withdrawals - Students that withdraw before April 30, 2010 will receive a full refund of all tuition and housing fees paid.
- Students that withdraw after April 30, but before June 1st will be charged a $100 USD withdrawal fee.
- Starting June 1, 2010, a $600 (USD) fee for courses and $500 (USD) for lodging accommodation (if applicable) will be deducted from amounts paid during the registration period. The remaining amounts will be returned to the student within 2-6 weeks after the withdraw request is made.
- There will be no refund for any fees paid if the withdraw request is made on or after June 15, 2010.
Incomplete If due to extenuating circumstances you are unable to complete your course work in time, you may request special consideration. We will take all requests into consideration, but we cannot guarantee that your requests will be approved. Please submit a ticket at the SunniPath Helpdesk (or email us at Shifa AT Daraltawfiq DOT com) or contact one of the Shifa Program staff member. Repeating Course You will not receive any repeat rate discount for any courses that you plan to repeat in the Shifa Program. Course codes and course names can sometimes change. Contact the SunniPath Helpdesk (or email us at Shifa AT Daraltawfiq DOT com) if you are unsure whether you have taken a certain course before or to determine if you are eligible to take a specific course. Requests for Transcript or Official Receipts
We will provide transcripts for Shifa courses to students that request it. However, we can not assure that your university will accept the transfer of university credit. However, in order to assist students who wish to test out of certain requirements or prerequisites at an educational institution, we can issue a formal letter detailing objectives met by completing the relevant Shifa Program course. Please submit a ticket at the SunniPath Helpdesk (or email us at Shifa AT Daraltawfiq DOT com) to request this. Access to Course Materials after Semester End Date
At the end of the semester, you will be given access to recordings for the same corresponding course, if available, from the SunniPath Academy for one semester so that you can review coursework online. If a student does not pass the course, the student will be eligible for the repeat rate discount for the same corresponding course, if available, at the SunniPath Academy. Shifa Program Course Policies
By registering for this course, you acknowledge and agree to the policies outlined below. 1. Copyright By registering for a course on Shifa Program, you do not own the contents on the course. Ownership of course materials remain with the Shifa program. When you register for a course, you are merely obtaining the right to use the material on the course in the manner outlined in these policies. Registering for a course gives you the right to to the printing material from the Shifa Program as long as: (a) The material is used for information only. (b) The material is used for non-commercial purposes only. (c) Copies of any material include the respective copyright notice. Everything on the Shifa program course material is copyrighted. The copyrights of all non-student work are owned by the Shifa Program except in cases where the original creator retains copyright of the material. Material on the course is copyrighted and may not be mirrored or reproduced on any website without the expressed written permission from the Shifa Program. The students are not allowed to record the audio or video material for their personal use. 2. Payment You can pay the total registration fee and lodging accommodations online by credit card or PayPal. There is a also payment plan option. The option consists of three payments. Your first payment will be 40% for your courses and lodging accommodation selected (if applicable). The remaining two payments (30% each) will be charged on your credit card on May 1st and June 1st. If you would like to make different payment arrangement, please notify SunniPath Helpdesk. 3. Code of Conduct/Policy Violations All students are expected to dress properly by wearing clothing that covers their body from their shoulder to ankles. Additionally, sisters must wear hijab during the Shifa Program. Students are expected to follow proper Islamic conduct when dealing with teachers and fellow students. The Shifa Program reserves the right to remove any student that it deems to have deliberately and knowingly committed a major violation of proper Islamic conduct. Such violations include, but are not limited to, showing clear disrespect and misconduct to teachers or fellow students, inciting hatred, and using foul language. If a student violate any one of these policies stated herein, the Shifa Program reserves the right to remove any student that it deems to have deliberately and knowingly committed a violation of the Shifa Program policies. Students who are removed from a course would not be entitled to any refund. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are copyright laws religiously binding? A. Yes. Leading contemporary scholars have ruled that copyright laws are legally and religiously binding on Muslims. Violation of copyright constitutes harming the copyright holder. The Prophet Muhammad (God bless him and give him peace) said, "Wrongs are darknesses on the Day of Judgment". Q. Why are you limiting the spread of knowledge by placing all these restrictions on your courses? A. It is our intention to spread beneficial knowledge as far as possible; not to restrict it. Like all major projects, the Shifa Program incurs expenses that need to be covered in order for it to survive. By following these policies, you are helping us to continue our work. By violating them, you are harming us and preventing us from accomplishing our goals. The Prophet Muhammad (God bless him and give him peace) forbade harming others in the famous hadith, "Let there be no harm nor reciprocating harm." Q. Are there any discounts for the Shifa program? A. The package that we are offering has built in the tuition fee significant savings for students from the regular priced courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. On top of that we are offering many free services and activities that will make this program one of the best values you can find this summer. Q. Are students responsible for any damage caused to the lodging accommodations provided by the Shifa Program? A. The students are responsible for any and all damages to the housing unit or to the property. If any damage is found after the student leaves the housing facility, the student will be contacted about the damage and will be responsible for the damage.
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